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The Buckingham East, 225 East 86th Street, NYC - Condo Apartments
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225 East 86th Street

The Buckingham East,
225 East 86th Street

Doorman Condo located in Yorkville, between Third Avenue & Second Avenue  Map

$1,109 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$75 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$1,015 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (2)
  • For Rent (1)
  • Recent Sales (12)
  • All Units in Building (60)
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Overview of The Buckingham East at 225 East 86th Street

The Buckingham East, built in 1982 and converted to condominiums in 1986, is a 15-story boutique building containing 60 apartments in Manhattan's Yorkville neighborhood. Designed by Stephen B. Jacobs & Associates, the building features a distinctive reddish beige-brick façade with architectural details including lunette windows on the second floor, arched windows on the top floor, and glass-enclosed wintergardens. The building historically marked the area's transformation from an entertainment district to a luxury residential neighborhood.

Many units in the building are unique triplex layouts, often featuring solariums and dramatic ceiling heights. The building is particularly known for its thoughtful design elements, described by architectural critics as showing 'Post-Baroque fun with windows.' The property maintains discrete air-conditioning units and offers a step-up entrance leading to a paneled lobby.

Resident amenities include 24-hour doorman service, a live-in superintendent, laundry facilities, bicycle storage, private storage options, and an expansive roof deck with city views. The building operates as a pet-friendly condominium with professional management.

Situated in a prime Upper East Side location between Central Park and Carl Schurz Park, the building offers exceptional accessibility with the Q train half a block away and the 4/5/6 trains within two blocks. The neighborhood features abundant shopping options including Whole Foods and Fairway markets, proximity to Museum Mile, and a variety of restaurants and retail establishments.

Year Built
1983
Converted: 1986
Apartments
60
Floors
15
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
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20%
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Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Discover hidden opportunities at The Buckingham East! Reach out today to learn about select off-market listings.

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Nearby Subways

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.16 miles

Carter’s Review

"This stretch of Yorkville used to have many dance halls and German beer emporiums and this building and the adjacent apartment house at 233, erected one year later, marked the beginning of the radical transformation of this area from an lively entertainment district and ethnic enclave to a high-rise "luxury" residential neighborhood.

This 15-story, midblock building was erected in 1982 and converted to a condominium with 60 apartments in 1986. It was designed by Stephen B. Jacobs & Associates."
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Pros & Cons

  • Several winter garden balconies
  • Some balconies
  • 24-hour doorman service
  • Canopied entrance and paneled lobby
  • Close to many private schools and religious institutions
  • Premium shopping including Whole Foods and Fairway markets nearby
  • Convenient public transportation
  • Some arched windows
  • Q train half block away, 4/5/6 trains within two blocks
  • Pet-friendly building
  • Unique triplex layouts with dramatic ceiling heights
  • Prime location between Central Park and Carl Schurz Park
  • Major shopping street
  • Step-up entrance
  • Considerable traffic
  • No garage
  • Significant move-in fees and application charges

CityRealty Rating

19
/44
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16
/36
Location
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/39
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

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